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Pirates 7, Tigers 3

Family: Mumia Abu-Jamal treated for diabetes complications

POTTSVILLE, Pa. (AP) -- Former death row inmate Mumia Abu-Jamal was rushed to a hospital to be treated for complications from diabetes, according to family members and supporters who asserted Tuesday that the state prison system has been providing him with substandard medical care....More

Ex-firefighter arrested after holding 4 others hostage

ELKINS PARK, Pa. (AP) -- A just-terminated volunteer firefighter returned to his Philadelphia-area firehouse with a 9mm handgun Tuesday and held four firefighters hostage, firing one shot into a wall before surrendering an hour later, police said....More

Blue Jays 10, Phillies 6

Points harder to come by for NHL's top scorers this season

DENVER (AP) -- When it comes to scoring, Sid the Kid's pace this season is no match for the greatest by the Great One....More

Court upholds judge's role in investigation of Pa. AG Kane

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Pennsylvania's highest court says a county judge acted properly when he appointed a special prosecutor to look into grand jury leaks tied to the state attorney general's office....More

Comedy Central: 'Unfair' to judge Noah based on tweets

NEW YORK (AP) -- A day after Trevor Noah was declared the new host of "The Daily Show," his graphic tweets targeting women and Jews are causing a social media backlash and Comedy Central is defending its newest late-night star....More

Morgan Stanley cuts estimate of US online bet market in half

Wolf renews case for his agenda in Facebook session

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf renewed the case for his agenda in his second official appearance on social media....More

DA: Officers justified in shooting death of suspect

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- Prosecutors say police officers in eastern Pennsylvania were justified in shooting and killing a man who attacked a woman, led them on a car chase and then pushed an officer into a snowbank and began stabbing him....More

Pennsylvania college expels 3 for racist radio broadcast

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- A private Pennsylvania college expelled three students over a campus radio broadcast in which they made racist comments and used a slur....More

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Jewelry expert testifies in $20M insurance fraud-fires case

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- A local GOP fundraiser charged in a $20 million insurance scheme after three mansion fires in five years cursed and discussed the Mafia while meeting with a jewelry appraiser about her claims, the appraiser testified Tuesday....More

Passover: Welcoming gentiles for Seder a strong tradition

NEW YORK (AP) -- When it comes to Passover, Seder is hardly just for Jews at Lee Nelson's house....More

Phillies' Domonic Brown to start season on disabled list

Opinion Poll

KQV/Trib Total Media Listener Poll Do you think Indiana's Religious Free Restoration Act is fine the way it is written or should it be clarified to make sure it isn't used by business owners to exclude gay and lesbian customers from services?
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Protests are growing against Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Supporters of the Act say it protects a person or business owner from government persecution when following their religious beliefs. But opponents say the measure gives businesses a free pass to refuse gay and lesbian customers on religious grounds.

Fine-Way It Is:

Needs Clarification:

Fine-Way It Is:

65%

Needs Clarification:

35%

Total Votes: 7,490

Yesterday's Poll

Should Democrats win back the majority in the Senate in 2016, would Senator Chuck Schumer be a good choice for the majority leader?